Second Screen Devices Utilizing Data from Ear Worn Device System and Method

ABSTRACT

A system, method and personal area network for displaying content utilizing wireless earpieces. The wireless earpieces are linked with smart glasses. The smart glasses include a number of cameras. User input is received through the wireless earpieces. A command associated with the user input is sent to display the content from the number of cameras in response to the user input received through the wireless earpieces.

PRIORITY STATEMENT

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application62/244,140, filed on Oct. 20, 2015, and entitled Second Screen DeviceUtilizing Data From Ear Worn Device System and Method, herebyincorporated by reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND

I. Field of the Disclosure

The illustrative embodiments relate to wireless earpieces. Morespecifically, but not exclusively, the illustrative embodiments relateto a system and method for communicating data from wireless earpieces toone or more secondary displays.

II. Description of the Art

The growth of wearable devices is increasing exponentially. This growthis fostered by the decreasing size of microprocessors, circuitry boards,chips, and other components. Wearables utilized in or within the ear areunique because the ear allows sound to be processed near instantaneouslyby the central nervous system and brain. Biometrically sensed data froma wearable device may be utilized to determine a user's status.Sometimes viewing the processed data may be difficult based on theuser's current activity, position, or location. It may be difficult toperform biometric sensing utilizing wearables. For example, currentbiometric sensors may be limited by their position on the body, shearingstresses, available power, exposure to caustic agents, and accuracy ofthe sensed modality through the sensor itself. Sometimes the sensed datais less accurate than desired resulting in failures to authenticate,slow processing, or so forth.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

One embodiment of the illustrative embodiments provides a system, methodand personal area network for displaying content utilizing wirelessearpieces. The wireless earpieces are baked with smart glasses. Thesmart glasses include a number of cameras, User input is receivedthrough the wireless earpieces. A command associated with the user inputis sent to display the content from the number of cameras in response tothe user input received through the wireless earpieces. Anotherembodiment provides wireless earpieces including a processor and amemory storing a set of instructions. The set of instructions areexecuted to perform the method described.

Another embodiment provides a wireless communication system. Thewireless communication system includes wireless earpieces fitting, inears of a user. The wireless earpieces are configured to receive userinput and send a command to smart glasses in response to the user input.The smart glasses are wirelessly linked with the wireless earpieces. Thesmart glasses include a number of cameras. The wireless earpieces send acommand to the smart glasses to display the content from the number ofcameras in response to the receiving the user input.

According to another aspect, a method for displaying content utilizingwireless earpieces includes linking the wireless earpieces with a devicehaving a display, receiving user input through the wireless earpieces,and sending a command to the device having the display to display thecontent on the display in response to the user input received throughthe wireless earpieces. The device having the display may include smartglasses. The wireless earpieces may be linked with the smart glassesutilizing a bluetooth connection, through a wired connection, or otherwireless connection. The smart glasses may include a plurality ofcameras such as to provide at least side views and a rear view. Theplurality of cameras may be integrated with a frame of the smartglasses. The smart glasses may implement the command received from thewireless earpieces. The command may control information displayed to oneor more lenses of the smart glasses. The lenses may be configured todynamically adapt to vision of a user. The device having the display maybe other types of body worn device such as a smart watch. The method mayfurther include sending data from the wireless earpieces to the devicehaving the display. The data may be biometric data sensed by sensors ofthe wireless earpieces and the method may further include displaying thebiometric information on the display.

According to another aspect, a wearable system includes wirelessearpieces fitting in ears of a user, the wireless earpieces areconfigured to receive user input and send a command to a display of abody worn device in response to the user input. The body worn device maybe linked with the wireless earpieces, and wherein the wirelessearpieces send a command to the body worn device to display content inresponse to the receiving the user input. The content may be based ondata sensed using the wireless earpieces. The data sensed may bebiometric data. The device may include glasses with a display.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Illustrated embodiments of the present invention are described in detailbelow with reference to the attached drawing figures, which areincorporated by reference herein, and where:

FIG. 1 is a pictorial representation of a communication system inaccordance with an illustrative embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of wireless earpieces and smart glasses inaccordance with an illustrative embodiment; and

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a process for controlling smart glassesutilizing wireless earpieces in accordance with an illustrativeembodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

The illustrative embodiments provide a system, method, and personal areanetwork for communicating and controlling external device operationsutilizing wireless earpieces. In one embodiment, the personal areanetwork may include wireless earpieces. The wireless earpieces may beutilized to control, communicate, manage, or interact with a number ofother wearable devices, such as smart glasses, watches, jewelry,implants, displays, clothing, or so forth. A personal area network is anetwork for data transmissions among devices, such as personalcomputing, communications, camera, vehicles, entertainment, and medicaldevices. The personal area network may utilize any number of wired,wireless, or hybrid configurations and may be stationary or dynamic. Forexample, the personal area network may utilize wireless networkprotocols or standards, such as INSTEON, IrDA, Wireless USB, Bluetooth,Z-Wave, ZigBee, Wi-Fi, or other developing standards. In one embodiment,the personal area network may move with a user.

The wireless earpieces may include any number of sensors for receivinguser input and converting the user input into commands or selectionsmade across the personal devices of the personal area network. Forexample, the user input of the wireless earpieces may include voicecommands, head motions, finger taps, finger swipes or motions, position,location, or other user inputs sensed by the wireless earpieces. Theuser input may be determined and converted into commands that may besent to one or more external devices, such as the smart glasses. In oneembodiment, the user input may be utilized to send a command thatcontrols content that is displayed by smart glasses communicativelylinked with the wireless earpieces. For example, the user may select todisplay content, scroll, zoom, dismiss, or implement other actionsselected by the user. The user may be able to augment their worldviewand expand the field of vision utilizing the personal area networkdevices.

FIG. 1 is a pictorial representation of a communication system 100 inaccordance with an illustrative embodiment. In one embodiment, thecommunication system 100 may represent a personal area network utilizedby a user. The communication system 100 may also represent any number ofsystems, environments, or networks in which a user may utilize thedescribed devices and components.

In one embodiment, the communication system 100 utilized by a user 101may include wireless earpieces 102, including a left earpiece 103, and aright earpiece 104, a wireless signal 106, smart glasses 110, network122, wireless signals 124, a display 126, a wireless device 128, avehicle 130, a computer 132, a camera 134, and a smart watch 136. Thewireless earpieces 102 are configured to fit into ears of a user 101.The wireless earpieces 102 are shown separately from their positioningwithin the ears of the user 101 for purposes of simplicity.

In one embodiment, the wireless earpieces 102 include a frame shaped tofit substantially within the ear of the user. The frame is a supportstructure that at least partially encloses and houses the electroniccomponents of the wireless earpieces 102. The frame may include one ormore sleeves configured to fit the inside of the ear of the user 101.The wireless earpieces 102 may be configured to play music or audio,receive and make phone calls or other communications, determine ambientenvironmental conditions (e.g., temperature, altitude, location, speed,heading, etc.), read user biometrics (e.g., heart rate, motion, sleep,blood oxygenation, calories burned, etc.), and receive user input,feedback, or instructions.

The devices of the communication system 100 may number of devices,components, or so forth that may communicate with each other through awireless (or wired) connection, signals, or link, such as the wirelesssignals 106 and 124. The network 122 may include any number of networkcomponents and devices, such as routers, servers, signal extenders,intelligent network devices, computing devices, or so forth. In oneembodiment, the network 122 represents a personal area network aspreviously disclosed. Communications, such as the wireless signals 106and 124, within the communication system 100 may occur through thenetwork 122 or may occur directly between devices, such as the wirelessearpieces 102 and the smart glasses 110 (e.g., direct communication ofthe wireless signal 106) or between the wireless earpieces 102 and thewireless device 128 (indirect communication through the network 122utilizing the wireless signal 124). In one embodiment, the network 122may communicate with or include a wireless network, such as a Wi-Fi,cellular (e.g., 3G, 4G, 5G, PCS, GSM, etc.), Bluetooth, or other radiofrequency network. The network 122 may also communicate with any numberof hard wired networks, such as local area networks, coaxial networks,fiber-optic networks, or so forth. Communications within thecommunication system 100 may be operated by one or more users, serviceproviders, or network providers.

The smart glasses 110 are a wearable computer that adds information towhat the wearer naturally sees. In one embodiment, the smart glasses 110may include an optical head-mounted display (OHMD), a computerizedInternet connected glasses with transparent heads up display (HUD), oran augmented reality overlay that has the capability of reflectingprojected digital images. In another embodiment, the smart glasses 110may represent virtual reality or holographic display devices (e.g.,devices produced by Oculus VR, Sony, Microsoft, Google, etc.). The smartglasses may include a frame 114 and logical components 116. The frame114 may be the support structure of the smart glasses 110. In oneembodiment, the frame 114 may be physically connected across the lenses112 and bridge. In one embodiment, the logical components 116 areembedded or integrated with the frame 114 For example, the logicalcomponents 116 may be removed for upgrading the smart glasses 110 overtime. The logical components 116 may include any number of componentsincluding one or more batteries, memories, logic units (e.g.,processors, ASICs, FPGAs, digital logic, etc.), transceivers, cameras,speakers, motherboards, circuits, contacts, ports, adapters, connectors,or so forth. The logical components 116 may be connected to thedifferent components within the smart glasses 110 utilizing any numberof traces, contacts, wires, busses, or so forth. The connectioncomponents may be transparent or positioned to minimize visibility(e.g., within the lenses 112).

In one embodiment, the lenses 112 may be a transparent display thatpresents data without requiring the user 101 to look away from his/herusual viewpoints. The lenses 112 may be transparent displays fordisplaying information and content to the user 101. For example, thelenses 112 may include electronic glass for displaying content for theuser 101. For example, the lenses 112 may display content that isdisplayed in a single direction toward the user 101 such that thedisplayed content is not visible on the other side of the smart glasses110 to preserve confidentiality of the content and privacy of the user101. in one embodiment, interactive content may be displayed across anentire surface of the lenses 112. In another embodiment, the content maybe display on one or more designated segments, such as segments 118. Thesmart glasses 110 are configured to allow the user full access to realworld content while still displaying other content which may includegraphics, data, programs, augmented reality content, or otherinformation. The lenses 112 may provide full view to the user'ssurroundings as well as to focused views of various data streamscommunicated to the smart glasses 110 and available through the personalarea network of the user 101.

The lenses 112 may also be adaptive optics that change the focal lengthor provide augmented views of the surroundings. In one embodiment, thelenses 112 may include liquid display components (adjustable focuseyeglasses) that may dynamically reconfigure the shape of the lenses 112specifically for the user 101. For example, focal points andcharacteristics of the eye of the user 101 may be utilized to adjust thelenses 112 by adjust a current or voltage applied across the lenses 112.For example, the lenses 112 may be reshaped or provide additionalcontrast, color enhancement, or so forth for the user 101. This may beparticularly useful for users with disabilities or users in difficultsituations, such as firemen police officers, military personnel,security, or so forth. The lenses 112 may be utilized to help correctmyopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, and other eye conditions and diseases.

Content displayed by the smart glasses 110 may be controlled by the user101 utilizing voice commands received through microphones of thewireless earpieces 102, smart classes, or other devices of the network122 (e.g., smart television 126, wireless device 128, vehicle 130,etc.). In one embodiment, different or distinct content may be displayedby each of the lenses 112 (i.e., left lens and right lens). For example,audible commands may be directed to the wireless earpieces 102 that maybe converted to instructions for displaying content on the lenses 112,such as “display a map on the left and a trip timer on the right”.

As noted, both the smart glasses 110 and the wireless earpieces 102 mayinclude a number of sensors including touch sensors, optical sensors,pulse oximeters, microphones, accelerometers, gyroscopes, globalpositioning chips, and so forth for detecting the biometrics, motion,location, and activities of the user. The information may be utilized tocoordinate the audio, video, text, and graphical information presentedto the user 101 by the wireless earpieces 102 and the smart glasses 110.For example, the user 101 may select to dismiss content by tilting herhead to the left. In one embodiment, the user 101 may program the smartglasses 110 and/or the wireless earpieces 102 to perform specificactivities in response to a user motion, command or audio signal, orother action. As a result, the communication system 100 may be adaptedto the needs and desires of the user 101.

In another embodiment, logical components 112 may utilize one or moreprojectors 115, such as a scanning laser or other components to displayor reflect images directly or indirectly on the lenses 112. For example,one or more projectors 115 may project content onto the lenses 112. Inone embodiment, the projectors 115 may be integrated into a portion ofthe frame 114, the lenses 112, or the logical components 116. The focus,direction, size, and so forth may be adapted so that the content may beproperly viewed by the user (whether displayed on the lenses 112 orrefracted to the eyes of the user 101). In another embodiment, theprojectors 115 may include cameras for tracking the eye movements of theuser 101. The eye movements may be utilized to make selections, receiveuser input, or otherwise select content for display by the smart glasses110. For example, the user 101 may switch between applications,information, or data sets by looking (e.g., tracking retina motion) atspecific content, performing specified eye movements, blinking commands,or so forth. In another embodiment, the cameras may also be utilized touse other user 101 clues or actions, such as facial expressions (e.g.,motion or shape of the eyes, mouth, eyebrows, cheeks, etc.), handmotions, or other activities to implement specific commands. In anotherembodiment, the cameras may face forward and may utilize variouswavelengths and spectra to enhance the vision of the user 101. Forexample, infrared, thermal, or other optical or image sensors may takein images and then project those images onto the lenses 112 for viewingby the user 101.

In one embodiment, the smart glasses 110 may utilize short-range orlong-range wireless communications to communicate with the wirelessearpieces 102 through the wireless signal 106 or devices of the network122 through the wireless signal 124. For example, the smart glasses 110may include a Bluetooth and cellular transceiver within the logicalcomponents 116. In one embodiment, the smart glasses 110 may communicatewith the wireless earpieces 102 through the wireless signal 106. Forexample, the wireless signal 106 may be a Bluetooth, Zigbee, Ant+, orother short. range wireless communication. The smart glasses 110 mayinclude any number of logical components 112. In another embodiment, thesmart glasses 110 may be configured to physically connect to orintegrate with the wireless earpieces 102. For example, small flexibleconnectors may be connected to ports of the wireless earpieces 102.Flexible connectors, such as wires may act as lanyards for the wirelessearpieces 102. In another embodiment, the wireless earpieces 102 mayconnect to the frame 114 to fit in the ears of the user 101. Forexample, magnetic connectors may electrically and physically interfacethe wireless earpieces with the smart glasses 110 for enhancedfunctionality (e.g., communications, battery life, synchronization,etc.).

The display 126 may represent any number of displays, such as monitors,televisions, smart televisions, projectors, holographic displays, orforth. The wireless earpieces 102 may control content displayed to anyof the devices of the communication system 100. The display 126 may alsorepresent any number of wearable displays or mobile displays that may beutilized by the user 101.

The wireless device 128 may represent any number of wireless electronicdevices, such as smart phones, laptops, gaming devices, music players,personal digital assistants, vehicle systems, or so forth. The wirelessdevice 128 may communicate utilizing any number of wireless connections,standards, or protocols (e.g., near field communications, Bluetooth,Wi-Fi, ANT+, etc.). For example, the wireless device 128 may be a touchscreen cellular phone that communicates with the wireless earpieces 102utilizing Bluetooth communications. The wireless device 128 mayimplement and utilize any number of operating systems, kernels,instructions, or applications that may make use of the sensor data oruser input received from the wireless earpieces 102. For example, thewireless device 128 may represent any number of android, iOS, Windows,open platforms, or other systems. Similarly, the wireless device 128 mayinclude a number of applications that utilize the user input, biometricdata, and other feedback from the wireless earpieces 102 to displayapplicable information and data, control the applications, or make otherselections. For example, biometric information (including, high, low,average, or other values) may be processed by the wireless earpieces 102or the wireless device 128 to display heart rate, blood oxygenation,altitude, speed, distance traveled, calories burned, or other applicableinformation.

In one embodiment, the wireless device 128 may include any number ofinput components and sensors (e.g., similar to those described withregard to the wireless earpieces 102) that may be utilized to augmentthe input and sensor readings of the wireless earpieces 102. Forexample, a microphone of the wireless device 128 may determine an amountand type of ambient noise. The noise may be analyzed and utilized tofilter the sensor readings made by the wireless earpieces 102 tomaximize the accuracy and relevance of the sensor measurements of thewireless earpieces 102. For example, the wireless earpieces 102 mayadjust the information that is displayed visually to the smart glasses110 in response to extremely noisy environments (e.g., showing a visualindicator to turn in loud environments, a blind spot indicator, etc).Filtering, tuning, and adaptation for the sensor measurements may bemade for signal noise, electronic noise, or acoustic noise, all of whichare applicable in the communication system 100. Sensor measurements madeby either the wireless earpieces 102, wireless device 128, or sensordevices of the user 101 may be communicated with one another in thecommunication system 100. The wireless device 128 is representative ofany number of personal computing, communications, exercise, medical, orentertainment devices that may communicate with the wireless earpieces102.

The vehicle 130 may include any number of computing, communications,entertainment, and control systems that may be integrated with orutilized within the vehicle 130. For example, the wireless earpieces 102may receive music streamed from the vehicle 130. The wireless earpieces102 may also control vehicle systems, such as GPS, car locks (e.g.,doors, truck, windows, panels, trunk, etc.), window controls, emergencysystems, music and video systems, telephone features, performancetuning, and so forth.

The camera 134 and computer 132 may also receiving information, data,and commands form the wireless earpieces 102. In one embodiment, theuser 101 may send an audio command to the camera 134 to take a pictureof the user 101 and her family posed in front of the camera 134. Inanother embodiment, the user 101 may dictate content or control programsand operation of the computer 132 through the wireless earpieces 102.

The camera 134 may also represent one or more cameras or a camerasystem. For example, the camera 134 may represent an array of personalcameras that provide multiple views around the periphery (e.g., sideviews, behind, etc.) of the user 101. The user 101 may move her eyes orhead to change views displayed by the smart glasses 110 between thedifferent views of the camera. Displaying different views provided bythe camera 134 may be useful for bikers, vehicles, police officers, orso forth. In one embodiment, the logic 116 may include cameras that lookout to the sides of the user 101 when worn. Additionally, the frame 114may include cameras at the end of the earpieces that look backward toprovide a rear/side view for the user. Additional cameras may beutilized to provide a three hundred and sixty degree view around theuser 101 at all times utilizing the wireless earpieces. The differentviews may he communicated to portions of the lenses 112.

With respect to the wireless earpieces 102, sensor measurements or userinput may refer to measurements made by one or both of the wirelessearpieces 102. For example, the wireless earpieces 102 may determinethat user input of a sensor in the right wireless earpiece 104 is verynoisy and, as a result, may utilize the sensor signal from the sensorsof the left wireless earpiece 103 as the primary measurement. Thewireless earpieces 102 may also switch back and forth between sensors ofthe left and right wireless earpieces 104, 103 in response to varyingnoise for both of the wireless earpieces 102. As a result, the clearestsensor signal may be utilized at any given time. In one embodiment, thewireless earpieces 102 may switch sensor measurements in response to thesensor measurements exceeding or dropping below a specified threshold.

The user 101 may also be wearing or carrying arty number ofsensor-enabled devices, such as heart rate monitors, pacemakers, smartglasses, smart watches or bracelets (e.g., Apple watch, Fitbit, etc.),or other sensory devices that may be worn, attached to, or integratedwith the user 101. The data and information from the external sensordevices may be communicated to the wireless earpieces 102. In anotherembodiment, the data and information from the external sensor devicesmay be utilized to perform additional processing of the information sentfrom the wireless earpieces 102 to the wireless device 128. Otherexamples of body mounted sensors including a display are shown in BoesenU.S. Pat. Nos. 6,470,893 and 6,823,195 which are hereby incorporated byreference and may also be integrated or utilized within thecommunication system 100.

The sensors of the wireless earpieces 102 may also be positioned atenantiomeric locations. For example, a number of colored light emittingdiodes may be positioned to provide variable data and information, suchas heart rate, respiratory rate, and so forth. The data gathered by theLED arrays may be sampled and used alone or in aggregate with othersensors. As a result, sensor readings may be enhanced and strengthenedwith additional data.

The user 101 may also wear a smart watch 136 (e.g., Apple, Samsung, Sonysmart watches, etc.). The smart watch 136 or other wearable sensor) mayutilize bio-potential sensing to determine various user 101 biometrics.The user 101 may view the data on the smart glasses 110 when viewing thesmart watch 136 is inconvenient or not possible. The data from the smartwatch 136 may be displayed remotely on the lenses 112 of the smartglasses 110 and/or played audibly to the user 101 utilizing the speakersof the wireless earpieces 102. Any of the devices of the communicationsystem 100 may also push data to the other devices in contact with theuser 101 directly or through the network 122, such as from the smartwatch 136 to an in-vehicle display of the vehicle 130 (which mayrepresent a car, motorcycle, bicycle, boat, plane, bus, spacecraft,etc.).

In another embodiment, the wireless earpieces 102 may represent wirelessdevices that may be ingested or implanted into a user. For example, thedescribed electronics may be endoscopic pills, pacemakers, trackingdevices, contact lenses, oral implants, bone implants, artificialorgans, or so forth.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a wireless earpiece system 200 inaccordance with an illustrative embodiment. In one embodiment, thewireless earpiece system 200 may include wireless earpieces 202(described collectively rather than individually) and smart glasses 204.In one embodiment, the wireless earpiece system 200 may enhancecommunications and functionality of the wireless earpieces 202.

As shown, the wireless earpieces 202 may he wirelessly linked to thesmart glasses 204. User input and commands may be received from eitherthe wireless earpieces 202 or the smart glasses 204 for implementationon either of the devices of the wireless earpiece system 200 (or otherexternally connected devices). As previously noted, the wirelessearpieces 102 may be referred to or described herein as a pair (wirelessearpieces) or singularly (wireless earpiece). The description may alsorefer to components and functionality of each of the wireless earpieces202 collectively or individually.

In some embodiments, the smart glasses 204 may act as a logging tool forreceiving information, data, or measurements made by the wirelessearpieces 202. For example, the smart glasses 204 may he worn by theuser to download data from the wireless earpieces in real-time. As aresult, the smart glasses 204 may be utilized, to store, display, andsynchronize data for the wireless earpieces 202. For example, the smartglasses 204 may display pulse, oxygenation, distance, calories burned,and so forth as measured by the wireless earpieces 202. The wirelessearpieces 202 and the smart glasses 204 may have any number ofelectrical configurations, shapes, and colors and may include variouscircuitry, connections, and other components.

In one embodiment, the wireless earpieces 202 may include a battery 208,a logic engine 210, a memory 212, user interface 214, physical interface215, a transceiver 216, and sensors 212. The smart glasses 204 may havea battery 218, a memory 220, an interface 222, and sensor or sensors224. The battery 208 is a power storage device configured to power thewireless earpieces 202. Likewise, the battery 218 is a power storagedevice configured to power the smart glasses 204. In other embodiments,the batteries 208 and 218 may represent a fuel cell, thermal electricgenerator, piezo electric charger, solar charger, ultra-capacitor, orother existing or developing power storage technologies.

The logic engine 210 is the logic that controls the operation andfunctionality of the wireless earpieces 202. The logic engine 210 mayinclude circuitry, chips, and other digital logic. The logic engine 210may also include programs, scripts, and instructions that may beimplemented to operate the logic engine 210. The logic engine 210 mayrepresent hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof. Inone embodiment, the logic engine 210 may include one or more processors.The logic engine 210 may also represent an application specificintegrated circuit (ASIC) or field programmable gate array (FPGA). Thelogic engine 210 may he utilize information and from the sensors 212 todetermine the biometric information, data, and readings of the user. Thelogic engine 202 may utilize this information and other criteria toinform the user of the biometrics (e.g., audibly, through an applicationof a connected device, tactilely, etc.).

The logic engine 210 may also process user input to determine commandsimplemented by the wireless earpieces 202 or sent to the wirelessearpieces 204 through the transceiver 216. The user input may bedetermined by the sensors 217 to determine specific actions to be taken.In one embodiment, the logic engine 210 may implement a macro allowingthe user to associate user input as sensed by the sensors 217 withcommands.

In one embodiment, a processor included, in the logic engine 210 iscircuitry or logic enabled to control execution of a set ofinstructions. The processor may be one or more microprocessors, digitalsignal processors, application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC),central processing units, or other devices suitable for controlling anelectronic device including one or more hardware and software elements,executing software, instructions, programs, and applications, convertingand processing signals and information, and performing other relatedtasks. The processor may be a single chip or integrated, with othercomputing or communications elements of the smart case 202.

The memory 212 is a hardware element, device, or recording mediaconfigured to store data for subsequent retrieval or access at a latertime. The memory 212 may be static or dynamic memory. The memory 212 mayinclude a hard disk, random access memory, cache, removable media drive,mass storage, or configuration suitable as storage for data,instructions, and information. In one embodiment, the memory 212 and thelogic engine 210 may be integrated. The memory may use any type ofvolatile or non-volatile storage techniques and mediums. The memory 212may store information related to the status of a user, wirelessearpieces 202, smart glasses 204, and other peripherals, such as awireless device, smart case for the wireless earpieces 202, smart watch,and so forth, in one embodiment, the memory 212 may display instructionsor programs for controlling the user interface 714 including one or moreLEDs or other light emitting components, speakers, tactile generators(e.g., vibrator), and so forth. The memory 212 may also store the userinput information associated with each command.

The transceiver 216 is a co pone comprising both a transmitter and whichmay be combined and share common circuitry on a single housing. Thetransceiver 216 may communicate utilizing Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ZigBee,Ant+, near field communications, wireless USB, infrared, mobile bodyarea networks, ultra-wideband communications, cellular (e.g., 3G, 4G,5G, PCS, GSM, etc.) or other suitable radio frequency standards,networks, protocols, or communications. The transceiver 216 may also bea hybrid transceiver that supports a number of different communications.For example, the transceiver 216 may communicate with the smart glasses204 or other systems utilizing; wired interfaces (e.g., wires, traces,etc.), NFC or Bluetooth communications.

The components of the wireless earpieces 202 for the wireless earpiecesystem 200) may be electrically connected utilizing any number of wires,contact points, leads, busses, wireless interfaces, or so forth. Inaddition, the wireless earpieces 202 may include any number of computingand communications components, devices or elements which may includebusses, motherboards, circuits, chips, sensors, ports, interfaces,cards, converters, adapters, connections, transceivers, displays,antennas, and other similar components. The physical interface 215 ishardware interface of the wireless earpieces 202 for connecting andcommunicating with the smart glasses 204 or other electrical components.

The physical interface 215 may include any number of pins, arms, orconnectors for electrically interfacing with the contacts or otherinterface components of external devices or other charging orsynchronization devices. For example, the physical interface 215 may bea micro USB port. In one embodiment, the physical interface 215 is amagnetic interface that automatically couples to contacts or aninterface of the smart glasses 204. In another embodiment, the physicalinterface 215 may include a wireless inductor for charging the wirelessearpieces 202 without a physical connection to a charging device.

The user interface 214 is a hardware interface for receiving commands,instructions, or input through the touch (haptics) of the user, voicecommands, or predefined motions. The user interface 214 may be utilizedto control the other functions of the wireless earpieces 202. The userinterface 214 may include the LED array, one or more touch sensitivebuttons or portions, a miniature screen or display, or otherinput/output components. The user interface 214 may be controlled by theuser or based on commands received from the smart glasses 204 or alinked wireless device.

In one embodiment, the user may provide feedback by tapping the userinterface 214 once, twice, three times, or any number of times.Similarly, a swiping motion may be utilized across the user interface214 (e.g., the exterior surface of the wireless earpieces 202) toimplement a predefined action. Swiping motions in any number ofdirections may be associated with specific activities, such as playmusic, pause, fast forward, rewind, activate a digital assistant (e.g.,Siri, Cortana, smart assistant, etc.). The swiping motions may also beutilized to control actions and functionality of the smart glasses 204or other external devices (e.g., smart television, camera array, smartwatch, etc.). The user may also provide user input by moving her head ina particular direction or motion or based on the user's position orlocation. For example, the user may utilize voice commands, headgestures, or touch commands to change the content displayed by the smartglasses 204.

The sensors 217 may include pulse oximeters, accelerometers, gyroscopes,magnetometers, inertial sensors, photo detectors, miniature cameras, andother similar instruments for detecting location, orientation, motion,and so forth. The sensors 217 may also be utilized to gather opticalimages, data, and measurements and determine an acoustic noise level,electronic noise in the environment, ambient conditions, and so forth.The sensors 217 may provide measurements or data that may be utilized tofilter or select images for display by the smart glasses 204. Forexample, motion or sound detected on the left side of the user may beutilized to command the smart glasses to display camera images from theleft side of the user. Motion or sound may be utilized, however, anynumber of triggers may be utilized to send commands to the smart glasses204. The sensors 217 may also include one or more biometric sensors suchas pulse oximeters, temperature sensors, or other types of sensorsconfigured to detect biometric measurements associated with the user.

The smart glasses 204 may include components similar in structure andfunctionality to those shown for the wireless earpieces 202 including abattery 218, a memory 220, a user interface 222, sensors 224, a logicengine 226, a display 228, and transceiver 230. The smart glasses 204may include the logic engine 226 for executing and implementing theprocesses and functions as are herein described. The battery 218 of thesmart glasses 204 may be integrated into the frames of the smart glasses204 and may have extra capacity which may be utilized to charge thewireless earpieces 202. For example, the wireless earpieces 202 may bemagnetically coupled or connected to the smart glasses 204 so that thebattery 218 may he charged. All or a portion of the logic engine 226,sensors, user interface 222, sensors 224, display, and transceiver 230may be integrated in the frame and/or lenses of the smart glasses 204.

The user interface 222 of the smart glasses 204 may include a touchinterface or display for indicating the status of the smart glasses 204.For example, an external LED light may indicate the battery status ofthe smart glasses 204 as well as the connected wireless earpieces 202,connection status (e.g., linked to the wireless earpieces 202, wirelessdevice, etc.), download/synchronization status (e.g., synchronizing,complete, last synchronization, etc.), or other similar information.

The display 228 may be integrated into the lenses of the smart glasses204 or represent one or more projectors that may project contentdirectly or reflectively to the eyes of the user. For example, thedisplay 228 may represent a transparent organic light emitting diodelens that is see through and may be utilized to display content.Projectors of the display 228 may utilize any number of wavelengths orlight sources to display data, images, or other content to the user.

An LED array of the user interface 222 may also be utilized for displayactions. For example, an LED may be activated in response to someone orsomething being in the user's blind spot while riding a bicycle. Inanother embodiment, device status indications may emanate from the LEDarray of the wireless earpieces 202 themselves, triggered for display bythe user interface 222 of the smart glasses 204. The battery 218 mayitself be charged through a physical interface of the user interface222. The physical interface may be integrated with the user interface222 or may be a separate interface. For example, the user interface 222may also include a hardware interface (e.g., port, connector, etc.) forconnecting the smart glasses 204 to a power supply or other electronicdevice. The user interface 222 may be utilized for charging as well ascommunications with externally connected devices. For example, the userinterface 222 may represent a mini-USB, micro-USB or other similarminiature standard connector. In another embodiment, a wirelessinductive charging system may be utilized to initially replenish powerto the wireless earpieces 202. The smart glasses 204 may also be chargedutilizing inductive charging.

In another embodiment, the smart glasses 204 may also include sensorsfor detecting the location, orientation, and proximity of the wirelessearpieces 202. For example, the smart glasses 204 may include opticalsensors or cameras for capturing images and other content around theperiphery of the user (e.g., front, sides, behind, etc.). The smartglasses 204 may detect any number of wavelengths and spectra to providedistinct images, enhancement, data, and content to the user. The smartglasses 204 may also include an LED array, galvanic linkage or othertouch sensors, battery, solar charger, actuators or vibrators, one ormore touch screens or displays, an NFC chip, or other components.

As originally packaged, the wireless earpieces 204 and the smart glasses204 may include peripheral devices such as charging cords, poweradapters, inductive charging adapters, solar cells, batteries, lanyards,additional light arrays, speakers, smart case covers, transceivers(e.g., cellular, etc.), or so forth.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a process for controlling smart glassesutilizing wireless earpieces in accordance with an illustrativeembodiment. The process of FIG. 3 may be implemented by one or morewireless earpieces, smart glasses, and any number of other devicescommunicating directly or through a personal area network.

In one embodiment, the process of FIG. 3 may begin by linking wirelessearpieces with smart glasses (step 302). The wireless earpieces may belinked with the smart glasses utilizing any number of communications,standards, or protocols. For example, the devices may be linked by aBluetooth connection. The process may require that the devices be pairedutilizing an identifier, such as a passcode, password, serial number,voice identifier, radio frequency, or so thrill. The wireless earpiecesmay be linked with the smart glasses and any number of other devicesdirectly or through a network, such as a personal area network. Inalternative embodiment, the wireless earpieces may be linked with thesmart glasses utilizing wires with magnetic contacts. Any number ofports, connectors, and conductors may also he utilized to link thewireless earpieces with the smart glasses.

Next, the wireless earpieces receive user input through the wirelessearpieces (step 304). The user input may represent voice or audiocommands (e.g., words, clicks, noises, etc.), head gestures (e.g.,tilting, jolts, nods, etc.), taps, touches, locations or positions.,swipes, or motions. In one embodiment, the user may train the wirelessearpieces two detects specific actions and associate those actions withcommands or instructions that are executed or implemented by thewireless earpieces. The user input may be received utilizing any of thesensor systems of the wireless earpieces, such as microphones,touchscreens, accelerometers, gyroscopes, GPS chip, and so forth.

The wireless earpieces determine a command associated with the userinput (step 306). As previously noted, the command may be associatedwith the user input by default or by customization efforts performed bythe user. The command may represent an instruction, activity, or actionperformed by the wireless earpieces themselves or, alternatively, acommand that is communicated to one or more external devices, such asthe smart glasses. In one embodiment, the command may be associated withactions performed by the smart glasses.

Next, the wireless earpieces send the command to the smart glasses incommunication with the wireless earpieces (step 308). In one embodiment,the command is immediately implemented by the smart glasses. In otherembodiments, the command may be converted or translated into a command,instructions, or so forth that may be implemented by the smart glasses.

At any time, the process of FIG. 3 may be terminated or suspended basedon detected events. Suspension of communications may be performed toallow the user to focus on real world events applicable to the user. Forexample, the features of the illustrative embodiments may not beavailable to a user while driving. It is further to be understood, thatalthough FIG. 3 describes a methodology with respect to smart glasses,the same methodology may be used with respect to other types of deviceswith displays including other body worn devices, or other displays suchas televisions, monitors, displays on smart watches, or otherwise.

The illustrative embodiments provide a system, method, and network foraugmenting the worldview of a user through a nonthreatening or privacyinvading smart glass device. The information provided is safely done insuch a way to prevent distraction of the user. As a result, the user maywirelessly distribute and view data and other information generated bydevices of a personal area network. As a result, the data andinformation is available to the user in new and unparalleled manners.The smart glasses may also be utilized to enhance the vision of the userthrough magnification, dynamic lens adaptation, or vision correction.

The features, steps, and components of the illustrative embodiments maybe combined in any number of ways and are riot limited specifically tothose described. In particular, the illustrative embodiments contemplatenumerous variations in the smart devices and communications described.The foregoing description has been presented for purposes ofillustration and description. It is not intended to be an exhaustivelist or limit any of the disclosure to the precise forms disclosed. Itis contemplated that other alternatives or exemplary aspects areconsidered included in the disclosure. The description is merelyexamples of embodiments, processes or methods of the invention. It isunderstood that any other modifications, substitutions, and/or additionsmay be made, which are within the intended spirit and scope of thedisclosure. For the foregoing, it can be seen that the disclosureaccomplishes at least all of the intended objectives.

The previous detailed description is of a small number of embodimentsfor implementing the invention and is not intended to be limiting inscope. The following claims set forth a number of the embodiments of theinvention disclosed with greater particularity.

What is claimed is:
 1. A method for displaying content utilizingwireless earpieces, comprising: linking the wireless earpieces with adevice having a display; receiving user input through the wirelessearpieces; sending a command to the device having the display to displaythe content on the display in response to the user input receivedthrough the wireless earpieces.
 2. The method of claim 1 wherein thedevice having the display comprises smart glasses.
 3. The method ofclaim 2, wherein the wireless earpieces are linked with the smartglasses utilizing a bluetooth connection.
 4. The method of claim wherein2 wherein the smart glasses comprise a plurality of cameras.
 5. Themethod of claim 4, wherein the plurality of cameras provide at leastside views and a rear view.
 6. The method of claim 5, wherein theplurality of cameras are integrated with a frame of the smart glasses.7. The method of claim 2, wherein the smart glasses implement thecommand received from the wireless earpieces.
 8. The method of claim 2,wherein the command controls information displayed to one or more lensesof the smart glasses.
 9. The method of claim 2, wherein lenses of thesmart glasses dynamically adapt to vision of a user.
 10. The method ofclaim 1 wherein the device having the display is a smart watch.
 11. Themethod of claim 1, further comprising sending data from the wirelessearpieces to the device having the display.
 12. The method of claim 11wherein the data is biometric data sensed by sensors of the wirelessearpieces, the method further comprising displaying the biometricinformation mi the display.
 13. A wearable system, comprising: wirelessearpieces fitting in ears of a user, the wireless earpieces areconfigured to receive user input and send a command to a display of abody worn device in response to the user input; the body worn devicelinked with the wireless earpieces, and wherein the wireless earpiecessend a command to the body worn device to display content in response tothe receiving the user input.
 14. The wearable system of claim 13wherein the content is based on data sensed using the wirelessearpieces.
 15. The wearable system of claim 14 wherein the data sensedusing the wireless earpieces is biometric data.
 16. The wirelesscommunications system of claim 12 wherein the device comprises glasseswith a display.